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Rare Tiffany Mixed Metal Hand Hammered Water Pitcher with Dragonfly

Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Rare mixed metal pitcher with lots of bugs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. Globular with drum-form neck, small lip spout, and c-scroll handle. Modish insects—dragon fly, grasshopper, and butterfly—creep and dart among fluid and interlaced grass stalks applied to hand-hammered sterling silver ground heightened with floral engraving and copper inlay. A superb integration of Japonesque and Craftsman. Interlaced script monogram engraved to underside. Fully marked including pattern no. 3077, no. 65, and phrase “Sterling-silver / and / other metals”. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 7 1/4 in. x W 7 1/2 x D 5 1/4 in. Weight: 23.5 troy ounces. #BS176

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BS176
Incollect Reference #:	740462

Dimensions

W.	7.5 in;	H.	7.25 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	19.05 cm;	H.	18.42 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

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